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Trump dismisses munitions shortage reports, says leakers ‘being hunted down’
President Trump on Thursday dismissed reports of the U.S. military being low on munitions amid the war with Iran, saying his administration is determining who leaked the information to news outlets. “The U.S. has massive amounts of ‘munitions,’ especially of certain types,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped…
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Watch live: Senate panel votes on holding Fauci in contempt
The Senate Homeland Security Committee is set to vote Thursday morning on a resolution to hold former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci in contempt following a hearing last week when the doctor pleaded the Fifth more than 100 times. Fauci received a sweeping pardon from former President Biden during his last days in…
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El-Sayed wins Michigan’s primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote
This NPR “Up First” digest rounds up several distinct US news stories from 6 August 2026, spanning politics, public health and the courts. – Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, beating Rep. Haley Stevens, and will face Republican Mike Rogers in November for the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters; Democrats see it…
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Trump’s decade of assassination threats runs from Butler shooting to latest golf club breach
President Donald Trump’s decade in national politics has been repeatedly marked by assassination attempts, armed stalkers and thwarted plots, according to Fox News. The latest incident saw an armed Californian man, named as Jeanine John Taele, arrested near Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, underscoring persistent security concerns surrounding the president and other…
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Moreno’s Social Security tax hike would hurt working families, businesses
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SNP writes off value of Peter Murrell’s motorhome but still owes him £60k
The SNP has written off the value of the infamous motorhome bought by shamed former chief executive Peter Murrell with party funds from its accounts.
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US pauses government operations in cartel-ridden Mexican state
The US State Department has suspended all government operations in Mexico’s Michoacan state, citing a “threat against American interests.” Michoacan is a stronghold of drug cartel activity, and the move underlines Washington’s growing concern about the security situation in the region, which has implications for US-Mexico relations and cross-border cooperation on tackling organised crime. The…
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Coco Gauff appears to support WTA efforts to protect sport’s fairness, laments ‘attack’ on trans community
American tennis star Coco Gauff has commented on the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) new SRY gene-testing policy, which is designed to verify eligibility and protect fair competition in women’s tennis by screening out male competitors. Gauff appeared to endorse the policy while simultaneously expressing sympathy for transgender people, describing what she called an “attack” on…
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Demographics fuel Democrats’ concerns about El-Sayed’s strength
In today’s issue: ▪ El-Sayed’s tall task ▪ Fauci faces contempt vote ▪ CDC director confirmed ▪ Another redistricting battle in Missouri The demographic breakdown of the vote in Democrats’ Michigan Senate primary this week includes some glaring warning signs for the party as it seeks to rally voters behind progressive Abdul El-Sayed to win…
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Cambridge Professor Resigns After Plagiarism Investigation; Police Admit Wrongly Questioning Journalist
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